LCVS honour
Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services is to receive the Freedom of the City in recognition of its long-standing service to the city.
The organisation, better known as LCVS, is celebrating 100 years service to the voluntary sector and will receive the honour at a special ceremony at St George’s Hall on Thursday.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Mike Storey said: “I’m delighted this wonderful organisation is receiving the highest honour the city can bestow during my term of office.
“I would like to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of LCVS in promoting philanthropy and their continuous dedication to the voluntary and community sector over they years. They have provided an extensive range of services for the benefit of our communities. As First Citizen it is a very proud occasion for me personally.
“As part of the organisation’s Cen-tree-nary project to encourage local community and voluntary organisations to make a pledge to the environment, LCVS are planting a tree today in St John’s Gardens which is a very fitting gesture in Liverpool’s Year of the Environment.”
Sue Newton Chair of the Trustees of LCVS said: “In celebrating LCVS’ centenary we are also celebrating 100 years of the many diverse and vibrant voluntary community and faith organisations that exist in this city. Their range and impact has been enormous, working to provide help and support to citizens in need in Liverpool.”
Alan Lewis chief executive of LCVS said: “LCVS will continue to champion voluntary action in all its forms, supporting organisations to be well managed and governed. We remain a critical friend to both the sector and public bodies; always seeking maximum public benefit to Liverpool.”
Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Warren Bradley who will be attending the special ceremony, said: “The admission to the Freedom Roll of Associations is the highest honour the city can give to an association or institution. I am immensely proud of the service LCVS give to the city. They are a worthy recipient of the accolade.”
